Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
HR Consultant, Trainer, Interim Director
What the Department of Labor Says about Restaurant Managers Taking Tips & How to Stay Compliant
It was a busy Saturday night at a luxury resort restaurant. Short-staffed and overwhelmed, the Assistant Restaurant ...
When Niceness Backfires: The Risks of Trying to Soften a Termination…the Trader Joe’s Grandma
Chuck Simikian and John Thalheimer met together on the HR Stories Podcast to tell the tale that highlights the ...
Transgender Discrimination in Hotels: A Wake-Up Call for Hoteliers
As a Hotel HR Director and Human Resources Consultant, I’ve had countless conversations with operational leaders ...
Stools and Stereotypes: Why Accommodating Disabilities in Hotels is Non-Negotiable
An employee comes to you and says they need a stool to sit on while they do their job. You immediately ...
Time Off for Salaried Employees: Are You Navigating the Legal Maze Correctly?
“Can I have the day off without pay?”, asked the manager. Amanda was the new Sales Manager. She wanted a few ...